The Asset Servicing Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.
Responsibilities:
- This role will manage reconciling and processing positions related to Corporate Action events
- These activities include revisions of communications, notifications and facilitating postings for Corporate Action or Proxy events
- Serve as primary contact for Prime Broker clients, providing support across Asset Servicing specific to Corporate Action and international and domestic Income Voluntary and Mandatory events
- Research and resolve questions or issues presented by domestic and international Prime Finance Clients to provide client service solutions for Prime Finance clients and trading desk. Interpret domestic and international voluntary and mandatory Corporate Action and Dividend Interest Event information, and use that data to address client inquiries and ad-hoc requests
- Partner with internal teams across the business, including Margin Team, Tax, and Technology, Front and Middle office, to effectively service Prime Broker clients
- Perform reconciliations for applicable client account positions as required for the relevant Corporate Action and/or Dividend Interest event
- Provide guidance to clients on the life-cycle of Events on multiple products, including Equity (cash and Swap), and Fixed Income products
- Craft robust client communications, which may include spreadsheets, in response to client questions or concerns
- Identify and manage risk to the business, with timely action and prompt escalation
- Hold or attend client conference call meetings and or in-person meetings
- Hold or participate on conference meetings with international or US Custodians and Transfer Agents regarding Corporate Action or Dividend events
- Performs all other job duties as assigned by supervisor
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a Securities Processing Analyst or related position performing corporate action processing
- 5-8 years of experience Securities Processing Analyst or related position performing corporate action processing
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
Job Summary: The employee in this role will perform all voluntary corporate action processing, encompassing tenders, exchanges, subscriptions, and other voluntary events, for DTC, Clearstream, and global positions held in CPB NAM’s custodian safekeeping accounts and on CPB’s Fitek operating system.
Job Description: The processing of voluntary corporate actions requires timely and accurate processing throughout the lifecycle of each voluntary event, from custodian announcements, client notifications, response tabulation, custodian election processing, client allocations, and event closure, while adhering to the specific controls within each step of the process. The role requires that the employee review the equivalent work of colleagues in a control capacity. The role will also require additional processing including unit event announcements, voluntary double-check review, as well as ancillary functions of Broadridge domestic proxy, CIM ISS proxy servicing, and Seg-100 processing. Within the unit there is ongoing internal and external client communications (primarily via e-mail), and an expectation and requirement that each and every such client correspondence is seamlessly addressed timely within each business day.
Job Skills/Qualifications: The candidate should have knowledge of the securities industry, and while corporate actions knowledge is preferable it is not a requirement. What is a requirement is an analytical mind-set, attention to detail, the ability to learn, a focus on control and risk-mitigation, strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure and prioritize one’s work under aggressive deadlines, and a desire to process to perfection each day. The candidate must be able to work both independently, and with others, especially when it comes to high-volume periods that require supporting colleagues. The ability to deliver client-centric e-mail communications and the use of MS Excel is required.
Educational Level: Bachelor’s Degree
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services
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Job Family:
Asset Servicing
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$79,120.00 - $118,680.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Dec 11, 2024
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